Tag: Tigers

by Jacoby Nolnaho

BP Report with Jacoby Nolnaho: All Good Things Come to an End

On July 31, 2017, I went to yet another Yankee game at Yankee Stadium. I got there early right when the gates opened, but there was some season ticket holder event that let other people in earlier. By the time I got in, right field was really crowded. The Yankees groups hit about ten baseballs into the home bullpen. I went over there, put my hands in the air, and got, well, “competed” by a kid. He put his thumb in my earhole, the middle finger around the earlobe, and twisted. It really hurt and I went down. I would’ve accepted it, but the kid got the ball, and I was empty. Later in BP, Zack Hample showed up. I went over to him and had a nice chat. This is the second time I’ve talked to him. I warned him about the kid, and asked him how many balls he had gotten. He only had two, and you could see he was having a rough day. I helped him out by telling him who was up at the plate. I didn’t get any balls during batting practice or during the course of the game. This ended my three game streak.

The game was very interesting and fun as the Yankees won 7-2 over the Detroit Tigers. Aaron Judge hit a home run, but sadly I missed it as I was in the bathroom. I enjoyed a milkshake from Johnny Rockets and a bowl of soup noodles from the Noodle Bowl. Even though I didn’t get I ball, I know that people are always better than possessions.

by Jacoby Nolnaho

Steal Facts: Miguel Cabrera

Miguel Cabrera

  • Miguel Cabrera plays first base for the Detroit Tigers. He wears number 24 and stands at 6-4 and 240 pounds.
  • Miguel Cabrera made his Major League debut for the Florida Marlins in 2003. His first Major League home run was actually a walk-off home run. The Marlins went on to win the World Series that year.
  • From 2004 to 2014, Cabrera hit 20 or more home runs a year. He also drove in 100 or more RBIs.
  • In his first 13 Major League seasons, Cabrera has won six Silver Sluggers and two MVPs for the American League.
  • In 2012, Cabrera had his best season. That year, he won the Triple Crown award. He led the league in home runs with 44, RBIs with 139, and batting average with an amazing .330.
  • In his first 2,020 games, Cabrera has slugged 426 home runs, 1,496 RBIs, 1,276 runs, 508 doubles, a .320 batting average, and 2,425 hits.
by Jacoby Nolnaho

Victor Martinez

Victor Martinez is a great hitter for the Detroit Tigers. We now look into his legacy.

Victor Martinez is the power hitting DH/first baseman for the Detroit Tigers. He has always been a great player, but 2014 was a massive breakout season for him. Victor Martinez would set a career high in almost every batting category. He and Miguel Cabrera are the face of the franchise. Victor hit a career high 32 home runs in 2014. Victor Martinez has always wanted to win a World Series. With the Tigers he has had many opportunities. Sadly, the Tigers didn’t win any of their opportunities.

Victor Martinez was so good in 2014 that the Tigers resigned him for another four years. He would also be a candidate and finish third in the MVP ballots. ‘’V-Mart’’ has also been in the all-star game numerous times including 2014. The Tigers batting order is feared by any pitcher. Victor Martinez cleans up and Miguel Cabrera bats third. It is one of best batting combos in baseball alongside the Giants’ Buster Posey and Pablo Sandoval. As you can see, Victor Martinez is one of the most feared batters in all of baseball.